Articles written by Missy Frye
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Leave it to Chance: A Review
When single mom Sierra Montgomery inherits an aging horse, she's forced to seek help from a higher power or lose her oldest child.
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John Granger's How Harry Cast His Spell
John Granger uses his background in classical literature to identify Christian symbols and content in the best-selling Harry Potter series.
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Enoch: A Book Review
Enoch by Alton Gansky pulls Old Testament personalities into the modern world and reminds readers of what is important.
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Egypt's SCA Protects Monuments & Visitors
Improved security and aesthetic upgrades for Egypt's Pyramids at Giza will please visitors and improve Egyptian economy.
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Movies' Best Opening Scenes
Music accompanies visuals but also moves plot along, provides character clues and reveals setting. P.S. I Love You's opening scene utilizes music for all these things.
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Teenage Suicide in Films
Permanent Record, The Chumscrubber and Charlie Bartlett approach teen suicide from different angles but they all shed light on this growing problem.
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What's the Big Deal About Other Religions?
Ankerberg and Burroughs have written a useful resource for understanding biblical Christianity and how it compares to other religions.
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Movies' Best Opening Scenes
Good films quickly establish boundaries of a story - what's possible, not likely and so on. Timeline defines the film's boundaries and narrative in the opening scene.
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FIRST Revolutionizes Virtual Book Tours
Authors utilize Virtual Books Tours to reach their audience and increase readership. Of the alliances created for this purpose, FIRST is among the best.
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Juno: A Movie Review
Juno MacGuff is old enough for sexual activity but too young for the consequences. She makes the adults look immature as she embarks on her journey of self-discovery.
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James McAvoy, A Diverse Actor
Scotland native, James McAvoy, recently captivated Hollywood, but he's delivered high caliber performances for several years.
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Transformers 2: Fan Expectations
Movie sequels rarely measure up to their predecessors. A push for bigger and better often results in loss of character.
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Can Federer Break Borg's Record?
Roger Federer tied Bjorn Borg's feat of five consecutive Wimbledon titles last year. This year's number one seed is poised to go beyond the long-standing record.
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Megan Fox Breaks Hot Chick Mold
Sexy nerd with tattoos lives with a former 90210 star, quotes Shakespeare and is current World's Sexiest Woman. Megan Fox isn't your normal hot chick.
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Diverse Actors
Not all actors can fill any role. A few such as Alan Tudyk, Giovanni Ribisi and Shia LaBeouf have proven they can by successfully portraying diverse characters.
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Movies' Best Opening Scenes
A good film will prepare you for what is to come in the first three to five minutes, if you know what to look for. Rio Bravo (1959) does so with body language and motion.
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Guga Says Goodbye to Roland Garros
The ATP says farewell to a beloved player with the retirement of Gustavo "Guga" Kuerten. Let's look back at this enigmatic character.
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Stage Beauty on DVD
An emotional tale of one 17th Century actor's journey after women are suddenly allowed to perform.
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Ted Dekker's 'Chosen'
Ted Dekker's latest series is worthy of a place alongside Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.
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Nim's Island Charms Moviegoers
Those looking for quality entertainment for family night need look no further than the charming adventure found on Nim's Island.
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Film Flaw Forgiveness
Movie fans are forgiving, but screenwriters should hold themselves to high standards and avoid the need for forgiveness.
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27 Dresses on DVD
Heigl and Marsden's characters fall in love, but their lack of chemistry keeps "27 Dresses" from standing out in the crowd of romantic comedies.
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